CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (CA) - PRACTICE TEST

21. When driving in heavy rain:
take curves at higher speeds and brake while in curves.
drive alongside other vehicles if possible.
avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible.
22. Before loading or unloading any flammable liquids, you should:
turn off the engine.
turn on the headlights.
start the engine.
23. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
going into tunnels.
coming out of tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
24. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
25. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
when parked at the side of the road.
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
All of the above.
26. The trailer hand valve should be used:
only on slippery surfaces.
only when applying the brakes hard.
only to test the trailer brakes.
27. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
keep a shorter following distance.
adjust braking to conditions.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
28. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
should not be used together.
should be used together.
29. With an engine fire, you should:
open the hood as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
30. If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _______ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
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